Salt Typhoon Accused of Spying on PM Aides’ Phones

A China-linked cyberespionage group, dubbed Salt Typhoon, is accused of infiltrating mobile devices belonging to aides of UK prime ministers, according to reports. The attackers allegedly gained access to handsets used by senior government personnel, raising alarms over the potential compromise of sensitive communications.

Salt Typhoon, suspected to operate under state direction, allegedly conducted the campaign over an extended period. The group reportedly exploited mobile platform vulnerabilities to monitor calls, messages, and location data. Officials have not confirmed how the breach was detected or when it began, but the activity suggests a deliberate attempt to gather intelligence from within the UK government.

Authorities have yet to disclose whether national security secrets were exposed. Cybersecurity experts warn that mobile threats targeting high-level figures are becoming more sophisticated. Investigations continue as pressure mounts for improved device security in government circles.

Read the full report detailing how Salt Typhoon accused operatives conducted the campaign at:

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/27/chinalinked_hackers_accused_of_yearslong/